Kanye West’s six-figure Horus chain hangs low in this first image from his “Power” video. The New York Times got a sneak peek of the clip directed by artist Marco Brambilla. As Mr. West raps, the camera slowly pans out in one continuous, unedited take to reveal him surrounded by nude female attendants; some kneel before him, others wear devil horns, and some are suspended upside down from the ceiling. The Sword of Damocles hangs over the rapper’s head, while an executioner prepares to strike him with a blade.

‘It’s definitely going to come, but it takes time,’ says producer, who worked with King of Pop on Invincible.

Michael Jackson had a wealth of unreleased songs in the vaults at the time of his death last year, but very little has since seen the light of day. Producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, who worked with the King of Pop on his 2001 album Invincible, revealed that he is about to work on a project with unreleased material from Jackson.

“Entourage” star Adrian Grenier is working with 50 Cent, Eminem and former drug kingpin Rick Ross on a new documentary, entitled “How to Make Money Selling Drugs”. The star is re-teaming with Bert Marcus – his partner on documentary “Teenage Paparazzo” – to co-produce the film, which will feature interviews with the trio as well as hemp advocate and stoner icon Woody Harrelson, Susan Sarandon and top-ranking U.S. government officials.

He’s had choice words for everyone from Britney Spears to Christina Aguilera to Mariah Carey over the years, but now Eminem is coming to the defense of Taylor Swift.

Nashville, Tennessee rapper Young Buck recently took aim at 50 Cent, revealing the Queens-rapper is still feuding with him and attempting to destroy his career.

Young Buck was once a member of 50 Cent’s G-Unit collective.

Eminem says he does not know how to work a computer.

The 37-year-old seems not to have caught up with technology and claims he cannot operate a computer.

Pharrell and the members of N.E.R.D almost added a vocalist—and then they changed their minds.

Pharrell says his rap-rock trio “experimented” with an additional band mate, singer Rhea. Says Pharrell: “She needed her own band to do the kind of music that she does, which is R&B.”

Eminem’s second single off Recovery, “Love The Way You Lie” featuring Rihanna, has been selling very well since its debut.

The now #1 song, debuted at #2 selling roughly 338,000 downloads. Its second week the song sold 280,000. On its third week the song sold 314,000. And this past week the song moved 352,000 digital copies bringing its fourth week total to 1,284,000 digital copies.

He’s impressed by the way she keeps her image diverse

Busta Rhymes has openly talked about how much he admires Nicki Minaj. The rapper said that he is amazed at her ability to keep her image diverse.

Kanye West seems to have taken Big Brother Jay-Z’s On To The Next One literally with rumours of him bagging a new girl…

Here’s the first look from the set ofEminem and Rihanna’s new video “Love The Way You Lie”.

The song and Em’s album Recovery are the number one song and album in the country. Congrats you two!

Lance Gross is the cover boy for the August 2010 Digital Issue of Bitchie Life, an editorial & lifestyle extension of NecoleBitchie.com! In the cover story, he dishes on his highly publicized relationship with Eva Marcille, open relationships and living the single life. Here are a few excerpts:

If you’re wondering why Detox is taking so long, you may want to ask Justin Bieber. The 16-year-old sensation took a field trip to Dr. Dre’s studio, diverting his attention from the long-awaited project.

Alicia Keys has confirmed that Jay-Z and Sade will perform at her seventh annual Keep A Child Alive Black Ball.

Alongside Jay-Z and Sade, Keys is also expected to sing at the benefit concert, which will take place on September 30 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Fat Joe has said that he was dissatisfied listening to Kanye West‘s new song ‘Power’.

The veteran rapper has insisted that the hip-hop superstar will have “better” records on his highly-anticipated fifth studio album Good Ass Job.

A number of celebrities gathered in Los Angeles this weekend to raise awareness for children who suffer from diabetes.

The three-day event is sponsored by the non-profit Developing Options, the City of Los Angeles, Wells Fargo Bank, Powerade, the LAPD and football legend/community activist, Jim Brown.

Lil Kim has confirmed that she will appear on Dr Dre’s highly-anticipated Detox album.

The veteran rapper also revealed that she has begun working on new material for her own album, including upcoming features for Keri Hilson and Timabaland.

Amber Rose and Tahiry separately cover the special ‘3-D calender’ issues of the new Hip Hop Weekly magazine. Interested in that calender? Buy the magazine.